Historical Events Tamerlane Captures Delhi Dec 17 Tamerlane captures and sacks Delhi, defeating Sultan Nasir-u Din Mehmud's armies by setting camels loaded with hay alight and charging them at the Sultan's armored elephants Turkic Conqueror Tamerlane 1397 History by Year 1399 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90